Data Scientist - Machine Learning

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health coverage

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Data Scientist with ML expertise to join our fully remote R&D team. You will develop and deploy advanced ML models, work with large diverse datasets, and help drive innovation across products.

You will collaborate with engineers to productionize models, evaluate performance, and stay abreast of ML advances to identify new business applications. A strong academic background and 4+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field required.
• 4+ years of hands-on data science experience.
• Proficient in Python or R and ML libraries.
• Strong data mining and statistical modeling skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, train, and deploy ML models for predictive analytics.
• Perform data exploration and feature engineering on large datasets.
• Collaborate with software engineers to deploy models.
• Evaluate models and iterate to improve accuracy.
• Stay updated on ML advances and identify new applications.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

R

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Scikit-learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Data Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning to join their dynamic and fully remote R&D department. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in developing and deploying advanced machine learning models to solve complex business challenges and drive innovation. You will work with large, diverse datasets, applying cutting-edge algorithms and statistical techniques to extract valuable insights and build predictive solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a collaborative, virtual setting, working alongside a team of talented data professionals and engineers. Your work will directly influence product development and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, train, and deploy machine learning models for various applications, including predictive analytics and pattern recognition.
• Perform extensive data exploration, cleaning, and feature engineering on large, complex datasets.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems and pipelines.
• Evaluate and benchmark model performance, continuously iterating to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence, identifying opportunities for application.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience (4+ years) as a Data Scientist with a strong focus on machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and relevant ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Solid understanding of statistical modeling, data mining, and algorithm development.
• Experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with excellent home office support.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement in a fast-paced tech environment.